Blinken's China visit faces challenges amidst strained relations.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in China for two days of high-stakes meetings aimed at stabilizing a relationship under historic stress. His hosts previewed the tense visit with multiple rebukes of the United States, accusing Washington of engaging in “irresponsible bullying” and living under the “illusion” it could deal with China from a “position of strength.” Blinken remained hopeful that the two nations could move beyond feuding rhetoric and make progress on establishing regular lines of communication.